Sunday, March 7, 2010

A Year in Review

Its been over a year since you, the people of Pukatawagan, selected me as your Chief. It has been a year full of ups and downs, positives and negatives; but most of all, it has been a year during which the community of Pukatawagan has begun to move forward as never before. We are a community rich in natural resources, cultural traditions and community spirit. Our greatest asset, however, is a young, dynamic population that is capable of carrying our community, with the guidance of our elders, into the future. We have the know-how to develop our resources and the ability to do so while staying true to who we are and where we came from. It is a community to be proud of.

I would also like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the current Council members, program administrators and general contract workers who have made this year such a success. Through our collective efforts and sound planning, we have been able to achieve many of our objectives and move our community forward.

Pukatawagan always has been, and always will be, my home. It has, therefore, been an honour to represent my community as your Chief. I, and the Council, will continue to work hard during the next year to finalize a number of major projects and make Pukatawagan a better place for all of us.